Guwahati, March 18 -- The High Court of Meghalaya has expressed dissatisfaction with the state government's efforts to curb illegal mining and coal transportation after reviewing the status report on the actions taken.

The court noted that there was no significant improvement in the situation despite the government's efforts.

The status report, submitted by the state, aimed to address the recommendations made by the Justice (retired) BP Katakey Committee in its 27th interim report.

The recommendations aimed to initiate an immediate process to expedite the auction of the entire assessed coal, preventing further extensions for successful bidders to deposit bid values, and enforcing the collection of unpaid demurrage charges.

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